izona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot at point blank in the head over the weekend, leaving many to wonder if gun control laws in the United States are weak. Is America's trigger happy society really able to lead by example? RT's Dina Gusovsky is joined by Filmmaker Danny Schechter, Activist David Swanson and Journalist Andy Worthington to discuss the problems of guns in America
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Showing posts with label Filmmaker. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
US shopaholics -- In debt we trust
US shopaholics -- In debt we trust
Shopping is as American as apple pie or at least that is what credit card companies would have you believe. As Americans continue to go deeper in debt, why do people continue to shop with a credit card? Blogger and Filmmaker Danny Schechter says this society is organized around consumption not production, it's the thing to do and something people are encouraged to do and of course, the credit card companies make it easier because they lend you the money upfront.
Shopping is as American as apple pie or at least that is what credit card companies would have you believe. As Americans continue to go deeper in debt, why do people continue to shop with a credit card? Blogger and Filmmaker Danny Schechter says this society is organized around consumption not production, it's the thing to do and something people are encouraged to do and of course, the credit card companies make it easier because they lend you the money upfront.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
The 3 Minute Download: Alex Jones, Francis Megahy and Cliff Schechter
The 3 Minute Download: Alex Jones, Francis Megahy and Cliff Schechter
Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, election campaigns during this year's midterms have been less about the quality of the campaign message and more about relating to constituents. Are the candidates being up-front and honest with voters? Protesters in France and other European countries are taking to the streets to demand change, however in the US there has not been a mass protests by its citizens. Even though most people in the United States believe that the government has too much control, according to a Gallup poll its as much as 59% of Americans who are dissatisfied with their government
Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, election campaigns during this year's midterms have been less about the quality of the campaign message and more about relating to constituents. Are the candidates being up-front and honest with voters? Protesters in France and other European countries are taking to the streets to demand change, however in the US there has not been a mass protests by its citizens. Even though most people in the United States believe that the government has too much control, according to a Gallup poll its as much as 59% of Americans who are dissatisfied with their government
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Congress: "The best government money can buy"
Congress: "The best government money can buy"
As midterm election campaigns heat up, it is important to not forget how influential lobbyists are when it comes to determening elections. The film "The Best Money can Buy" is the first-ever, behind-the-scenes examination of the lobbying system and its influence on our elected candidates. Francis Megahy the director of "The Best Money can Buy" says large corporations are funneling money through these lobbyists into Congress to gain influence over policy creation
As midterm election campaigns heat up, it is important to not forget how influential lobbyists are when it comes to determening elections. The film "The Best Money can Buy" is the first-ever, behind-the-scenes examination of the lobbying system and its influence on our elected candidates. Francis Megahy the director of "The Best Money can Buy" says large corporations are funneling money through these lobbyists into Congress to gain influence over policy creation
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The 3 Minute Download: Danny Schechter, Joe Wiesenthal and George Hemminger
The 3 Minute Download: Danny Schechter, Joe Wiesenthal and George Hemminger
Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, the first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Plus, Wall Street has spent more than $250 million dollars this year lobbying Congress, how much does Wall Street influence Capitol Hill? And, Americans continue to lose their homes and foreclosures continue to rise, who is to blame for this crisis?
Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, the first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Plus, Wall Street has spent more than $250 million dollars this year lobbying Congress, how much does Wall Street influence Capitol Hill? And, Americans continue to lose their homes and foreclosures continue to rise, who is to blame for this crisis?
Terrorists coming to Manhattan
Terrorists coming to Manhattan
The first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Why has the mainstream media hyped up these stories so much? Danny Schechter a filmmaker and blogger says that the mainstream media tries to sensationalize any story involved with 9/11 to play on the emotions of Americans
The first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Why has the mainstream media hyped up these stories so much? Danny Schechter a filmmaker and blogger says that the mainstream media tries to sensationalize any story involved with 9/11 to play on the emotions of Americans
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